Before I became a parent, I would often shake my head at friends who used their kids as a convenient excuse. “Who does that?” I’d think to myself. But now, it turns out I’m just as guilty. If you’re a parent, you might recognize some of these scenarios:
- Remember the time you devoured an entire box of chocolate chip cookies and then told your partner, “The kids insisted on having them,” followed by, “They finished them all”? Classic.
- Picture this: You’re out grocery shopping with your little one and, while distracted by your phone, you accidentally knock over a pyramid of apples. When the store manager approaches, you quickly hide your phone and exclaim, “Oh, I’m so sorry! My baby just knocked those down!”
- That evening when your friend without kids invited you for drinks at 9 p.m. on a Wednesday. You glanced at your comfy outfit and the remote in your hand, then said, “I wish I could, but my child has been sick all night, and I wouldn’t want to risk it.”
- When your boss asked you to stay late, and though your daycare was open longer, you said, “Sorry, if I don’t pick them up by 5:30, I’ll get a late fee.”
- Your spouse requested your famous lasagna, but instead, you ordered pizza, claiming, “The kids have been so great today, so I let them choose dinner.”
- At the store, you requested a larger size from the sales clerk, saying, “I had a baby and still haven’t lost all the weight.” (Truthfully, your “baby” is now 8 years old!)
- When your friends asked you to join them for the big game, you replied, “Can’t make it, I’m on kid duty,” even though you would rather stay home and enjoy quality time with your little one.
- You left a work gathering early, telling coworkers your daughter had an accident and needed fresh clothes, while in reality, you were headed to see a much-anticipated movie.
- That day when you dropped your son off late at school, you told the teacher, “Sorry! He was busy practicing tying his shoes, and I didn’t want to rush him.”
- When someone asked for a favor that you dreaded, you said, “I’d love to help, but I need to assist my kids with their homework.”
Can you relate? Parenting can be a whirlwind of excuses, and sometimes it feels good to embrace the chaos. For more insights into the ups and downs of parenthood, check out this excellent resource for pregnancy and home insemination from Healthline.
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In summary, using your kids as an excuse can be a relatable part of parenthood. Whether it’s avoiding social outings or justifying a late arrival, we all find ourselves in these amusing situations.